Car comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6vsBMW X3 (F25) 28i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204)

GLK 350 V6

272 hp3498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2008-2011
VS

BMW X3 (F25)

28i

258 hp2996 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2010-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Lightest
    1,745 kg
    3,847 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    744 km
    463 mi
  • Largest trunk
    550 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
272hp203kW
258hp192kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,755kg3,869lb
1,745kg3,847lb
Gross weight
2,480kg5,467lb
2,305kg5,082lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.6L/100 km16.1mpg US19.3mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
744km463mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
2,996cc183cu in
Length
4,525mm178in
4,648mm183in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,689mm66in
1,661mm65in
Wheelbase
2,755mm108in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,567mm62in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,588mm63in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
212mm8in
Trunk volume
450L
550L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
1,600L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
67L
CO2 emissions-
210g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6BMW X3 (F25) 28iPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: Power / Torque
  • BMW X3 (F25) 28i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66,000 rpm2,400-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
BMWX3 (F25)28i6,600 rpm2,600-3,000 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX3 (F25)28i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
30.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 has 14 hp more than BMW X3 (F25) 28i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
BMWX3 (F25)28i
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
BMWX3 (F25)28i
1,745 kg
3,847 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (F25)28i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V66.7 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6 and BMW X3 (F25) 28i: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X3 (F25) 28i and Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
611 km
380 mi
BMWX3 (F25)28i
744 km
463 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 s
230 km/h
143 mph
BMWX3 (F25)28i
258 hp
192 kW
6.9 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

BMW X3 (F25) 28i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.7 s
BMWX3 (F25)28i
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Mercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
BMWX3 (F25)28i
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzGLK (X204)GLK 350 V6BMWX3 (F25)28i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,755 kg
3,869 lb
1,745 kg
3,847 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,525 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,689 mm
66.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Length
4,648 mm
183.0 in
Height
1,661 mm
65.4 in
Range score
611 km
380 mi
744 km
463 mi
CO2 score
-
210 g/km
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
550 L
19.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6BMW X3 (F25) 28i
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz GLK (X204) GLK 350 V6

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW X3 (F25) 28i

  • Is 10 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 133 km (83 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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